23 Jun 2021 | 09:20 AM UTC
Vietnam: Internet disruptions will continue to occur nationwide through July 7 /update 1
Internet disruptions will continue to affect Vietnam through at least July 7 due to undersea cable issues. Speed reductions, outages likely.
Event
Internet disruptions, including periods of reduced internet speeds, will continue to affect Vietnam through at least July 7. The operator Asia-Africa-Europe 1 (AAE-1) said it would restore sections of the undersea communication cables July 1-7. Another provider, Asia Pacific Gateway (APG), which was also experiencing cable issues, announced it completed repairs June 11.
Users of domestic internet service providers, including FTP, Viettel, and VNPT, will probably continue to experience slow internet speeds and connectivity issues through at least July 7. Issues are especially likely for users who access websites and services hosted outside of Vietnam.
Advice
Plan for possible continued communication and business disruptions due to reduced bandwidth. Consider alternative modes of communication, such as satellite connections, for critical business operations.
